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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine Western New Mexico University| Central Connecticut State University | Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | ENMU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 5,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #943 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $8,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,713 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 840/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $147 |
Diversity |
CCSU | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | ENMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 5,106 students)
CCSU vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or ENMU?
- Central Connecticut State University is 54.3% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.5% higher at CCSU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($19,358.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than CCSU ($8,702 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 52.6% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($8,170 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students is 40.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,719 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 64 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman ENMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than ENMU (27.6%)
CCSU vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or ENMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ENMU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (47% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $15,200 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,233 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $22,500)
- ENMU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($147 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/